Ordinary Time, 28th Sunday (A) The Chosen People didn't like Jesus and they didn't want to come to his wedding feast. So God opened the kingdom to all people; everyone can come to the royal wedding!

Sunday Mass is a dress-rehearsal for the wedding feast of the Lamb. The invitation is offered to everyone, but we must recognize the gift and be worthy of it. We need to learn to look beyond appearances towards that which is truly valuable. Stewardship is about recognizing the gift, and making a gift back again. Let's listen to a parishioner reflect on Stewardship.

(11 Oct 2026)

Going Deeper: What part of Paul's reflection spoke to you?

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Ordinary Time, 27th Sunday (A) God gave us the Garden of Eden, but we didn't take good care of it. We lost paradise and had to scrape a life out of the wilderness.

God plants a vineyard. He transplants the Hebrews from Egypt to Palestine. But the people act like they own the place and they bear rotten fruit. God sends his prophets, but they kill and stone them. God sends his Son, and they kill him too. God takes the vineyard away from them and gives it to the Apostles and the Church.

Now it's our turn to bear good fruit. Are be acting like stewards or like owners? Parishioners should look for their stewardship renewal materials in the mail and prayerfully discern a commitment of time, talent, and treasure for 2027.

The farmers are collecting the harvest. They are digging potatoes and chopping corn. What kind of return is God getting on his investment in you? Are you bearing good fruit?

(4 Oct 2027)

Going Deeper: Look for your renewal materials and consider your stewardship commitments for 2027.

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Ordinary Time, 26th Sunday (A) We get ourselves into the most trouble when we think we have all the answers. Basic training is all about proving how little the new recruits know so they will be open to learning how to be a good soldier. The last thing you need is 18 year olds thinking they know everything in situations where they can kill themselves or others.

Jesus tells a parable to people who think they already have all the answers. Many of us have been around church a long time. We might think we know all about the Gospel. Jesus shows us the real answer. He was not afraid to humble himself, and God super-exalted him. St. Paul is inviting us to take this same road--we need to have confidence in our value and be willing to humbly serve others. This leads to real community and true holiness.

(27 Sep 2026)

Going Deeper: When have we not been open to learn, and it got us into trouble?

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